Contact: Eve Gelman, Public Relations Manager (215) 794-4018 egelman@peddlersvillage.com

PEDDLER’S VILLAGE PRESENTS THE WINNERS OF…
THE 22ND ANNUAL QUILT COMPETITION AND DISPLAY
Quilts on Display in the Village Gazebo January 12 through April 5, 2009

(LAHASKA, PA) Jan. 12, 2009…From a “mad scientist” parody and an Asian print to a feline fantasy and a necktie patchwork, diverse designs and intricate details highlight the creations on display at the Peddler’s Village 22nd Annual Quilt Competition & Display. 

 More than 50 handmade quilts competed for over $1,500 in cash prizes in the categories of Traditional, Appliqué, Creative, Amish, Potluck, Student, KidsOnly! and Quilted Clothing. Quilts will be on public display in the Gazebo on the Main Green January 12 through April 5, 2009 during Village shopping hours. Admission is free.   

 This year’s judges were Judy Roche of Doylestown, PA., a lecturer, collector and historian of antique quilts and Corinne Kramer of Washington Crossing, PA, a local professional quilter.

 The following are the winners in each category:

 Creative Category

First Place
#1 Dave Dunkelberger, Langhorne PA

Second Place
#3 Patty Gertz, Ringoes, NJ

 Third Place
#2 Janet Fairo, Yardley, PA

 Honorable Mention
#5 Beverly Hertler, Red Bank, NJ

 Honorable Mention
#6 Nancy Jackson, Mechanicsville, PA

Traditional Category

 First Place
#2 Victoria Hobson, Trenton NJ

Second Place
#4 Jacquelyn Kaizar, Newtown, PA

 Third Place
#1 Joanne Gardner, Flemington, NJ

 Honorable Mention
#3 Nancy Jackson, Mechanicsville, PA

Appliqué Category

 First Place
#3 Ruth Woolcock, Millville, PA

Second Place
#2 Cathy Stevens, Doylestown, PA

Third Place
#1 Marianne Kuleba, Doylestown, PA

Traditional Amish Category

First Place
#1 Sandra Annusek, Pennsauken, NJ

Second Place
#5 Christine Hanson, Warrington, PA

Third Place
#3 Janet Fairo, Yardley, PA

 Honorable Mention
#4 Joanne Gardner, Flemington, NJ

Potluck Category

First Place
#5 Sue Hurley, Princeton, NJ

Second Place
#4 Victoria Hobson, Trenton, NJ

Third Place
#3 Joanne Gardner, Flemington, NJ

Honorable Mention
#7 Vickie Lopresti, Norristown, PA

Honorable Mention
#10 Jeanne Tharp, New Hope, PA

Quilted Clothing Category

First Place
#5 Alice Stott, Langhorne, PA

Second Place
#6 Marie Traxler, Norristown, PA

Third Place
#4 Meg Reim, Quakertown, PA

Honorable Mention
#2 Joanne Gardner, Flemington, NJ

Quilted Clothing KidsOnly!

The Judges decided to award this piece originally entered in the “Quilted Clothing Category” a special hybrid category award called “Quilted Clothing KidsOnly!

Special Award
# 4 Madison Royal, National Park, NJ

KidsOnly! Category

Group Tie Award

#1 Randi Padilla, Warrington, PA
#2 Madeline Reim, Quakertown, PA
#3 Kathleen Schiele, Collegeville, PA

Peddler’s Village is located at Routes 202 and Street Road in Lahaska.  Follow the winding brick pathways of the Village through 42 acres of lush landscaping and charming 18th century-style architecture for a unique shopping and dining experience. Peddler’s Village has something for everyone from 70 quality specialty shops and six restaurants to the 70-room Golden Plough Inn and Giggleberry Fair family entertainment center. Enjoy free seasonal festivals and year-round family events. For more information, please visit www.peddlersvillage.com or call 215-794-4000. 

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